On-leadEasy
Nowells Lakes Walkway
Hawera · Taranaki · Out & Back
↑ 15 m gain↓ 18 m descenthigh 89 msteepest 7 %
DISTANCE2.7 km
ASCENT15 m
DURATION0.5–1 hr
STEEPEST7 %
ROUTEOut & Back
RATING · HIKERS 3.7 · 8
DOG EFFORT1.6 /5 paws
PARKING30 m away
Nearest emergency vetA+ VET - Afterhours Plus Vet Emergency Taranaki, New Plymouth
06 242 1278
The route
Good to know
On the lead here. Keep it to two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds, as on most NZ tracks.
Lake swimOpen track, carry water for the dog
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.
About Nowells Lakes Walkway
This moderate-length track follows 2.7 km as an out-and-back, near Hawera in Taranaki.
Graded easy, it climbs about 15 m overall, pitching up to 7 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.
Along the way there are lakeside stretches and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 3.7 / 5 across 8 reviews.